Oh boy, here we go, Brother Derek and Lawyer Ron way outside in the 132nd Stampede for the Roses. 20 horses with about a 1/4 mile before they hit the first turn. The early speed being inside figures to help clear the way a bit for the outside horses to settle in a stalking position but the blazing speed in this race figures to wear some of the speed horses out for the stretch run for sure. The only injury being reported so far this week is a small hoof bruise for speedster and BlueGrass Stakes winner Sinister Minister (post 4). So, things are starting to fall into place a bit and then, watching TVG reports on the morning workouts and schooling in the starting gate from this morning and damned if Gary Stevens doesn't start talking about how Sweetnorthernsaint's hind legs look "stiff".....ouch...a horse I was really starting to cozy up to in at least a nice exacta wager with my buddy Lawyer Ron and at 10-1, a nice price too, but now how can I ignore a respected jockey like Stevens? Wow, just when you thought you had this race figured out....
One thing is for sure, this just being Wednesday and this field shaping up as having at least 6 really quality horses, the wagering selections just got tougher and it will surely take me until Saturday morning to make a firm...okay shakey...decision! Now I gotta start looking hard at the Oaks!!!!
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